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Are You Ready To Save Your Marriage?
You Know it's Not Working, and You Really Want to Fix it.

Thankfully, you can tap into the experience and expertise of our
trained counsellors who can help you find the best way forward.


parenting counselling

Struggling in a marriage, especially when children are involved can feel overwhelming. You’ve got worries, questions about how to talk about it, concerns about what your family and friends will think…and of course, making sure the best interests of your children in mind.

Our Goal is to help you through this so you:

  • re-discover your love for each other
  • keep a strong relationship with your children
  • learn how to talk to each other again instead of arguing
  • feel fulfilled again
  • be more than roommates for each other again
  • eliminate any resentment, silence, blame or abandonment.

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Answers to your questions, and support during this transition

The idea of going for couples counselling is daunting because of the cost and the exposure, but you realize the cost of counselling is much less than the cost of divorce. You think your partner will not be willing to go, so it seems unrealistic or hopeless. However, you suspect that you could make some changes that will help and that you might learn how to get your spouse to join you. If you are like most people, you want to fix your marriage and you cannot continue the way things are, so you know it is time to call Family TLC.

Family TLC professionals have years of experience and training. They can help to make the emotional roller coaster stop, and help make your marriage successful again. With the support from Family TLC, you and your children move through these stages and move on with your life in a positive and healthy way.

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Get the Expert Help That
Puts Your Child Back on Track.

Struggling to give your child the help they need can sometimes be more than we’re capable of. Thankfully, we are trained and experienced to help your child find their way back with strategies that are proven to work.

There is help.


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An Approach That Engages Your Child
and Supports You

You may feel uncertain as to what else to try and have come to realize that this isn’t “just a stage”. The good news is there is something you can do about it, to get your child help. We know how to engage with your child and work with them, to bring them back to a path with a bright future.

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The issues we deal with vary greatly—from bereavement to anxiety disorders to depression—but it's common that your child will be able to deal with life successfully, and be:

  • Active and engaged with the family
  • Able to handle the normal routines of family and life
  • Get to school without fuss
  • Form healthy relationships with friends

Your first step is to book a consultation using our free intake online or by phone.

We’ll work out a time for you to sit down with one of our therapists who best matches your needs. This first session with just the parent allows us to understand what you and your child are going through and get your questions answered.

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Counselling for Couples

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Family TLC

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Important information for couples...

Are You Ready To Save Your Marriage?
You Know it's Not Working, and You Really Want to Fix it.

Thankfully, you can tap into the experience and expertise of our
trained couples counsellors who can help you find the best way forward.


parenting counselling

Struggling in a marriage, especially when children are involved can feel overwhelming. You’ve got worries, questions about how to talk about it, concerns about what your family and friends will think…and of course, making sure the best interests of your children in mind.

Our Goal is to help you through this so you:

  • re-discover your love for each other
  • keep a strong relationship with your children
  • learn how to talk to each other again instead of arguing
  • feel fulfilled again
  • be more than roommates for each other again
  • eliminate any resentment, silence, blame or abandonment.

Call: 705-999-0834

Or fill out the form:


Answers to your questions, and support during this transition

The idea of going for couples counselling is daunting because of the cost and the exposure, but you realize the cost of counselling is much less than the cost of divorce. You think your partner will not be willing to go, so it seems unrealistic or hopeless. However, you suspect that you could make some changes that will help and that you might learn how to get your spouse to join you. If you are like most people, you want to fix your marriage and you cannot continue the way things are, so you know it is time to call Family TLC.

?Family TLC professionals have years of experience and training. They can help to make the emotional roller coaster stop, and help make your marriage successful again. With the support from Family TLC, you and your children move through these stages and move on with your life in a positive and healthy way.

Talk to a Couples Counsellor

Copyright 2017 Family TLC - All Rights Reserved

705-999-0834

Children’s Needs While Going Through a Divorce

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The psychological needs of a child are greatly increased while going through divorce. They must deal with an emotional and economic roller coaster, all the while feeling guilt, fear and confusion.

If parents are consciously focused on and sensitive to their child’s essential needs during and after the divorce, they will do a better job of meeting them. [Read more…]

Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children – What to Look For

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Has anyone ever said to you “He’s just being a kid,” or “She will grow out of it, don’t worry about it”? In some cases, this can be true. Sometimes, kids are just being kids and sometimes they will grow out of it.

However, sometimes there is something else going on and further intervention may be required. Oppositional defiant disorder often goes undiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to those of a strong-willed child or those exhibited by children who are diagnosed with ADHD.

Other parents are simply told their child’s symptoms are a natural part of development. [Read more…]

How to Find a Therapist

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51456554 - silhouette of two boys helped pull together climbingAt Family TLC, we see our counselling clients as strong people who are investing in their own wellness and actively participating in their self-improvement – despite any stigma that still exists about asking for help.

Once you’re ready to seek that help, your next step is to find the right therapist for you. Here are some suggestions to help with that process:

  • Ask family and friends: Ask those who are in therapy how they were able to find a therapist and if they like their therapist. If they do, find out what exactly it is they like about them and see if their therapist would be willing to give you a list of referrals. If none of your friends are in therapy then you can always get referrals by calling institutes (e.g., Jungian/Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic) to find therapists in your area. Many of these institutes provide an intake to match you with a therapist in your area who can help you overcome the obstacles you are facing.

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My Parents’ Divorce – A Personal Story

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33397269 - illustration featuring a mother introducing her daughter to her stepfatherI remember the day my mom told me that her and my dad were getting a divorce. I think I will always remember it clearly and vividly, not only the picture but the feelings I felt as well.

My parents’ divorce happened when I was 16 and going through the ups and downs of being a teenager, dealing with the drama of friends and boys, and loving it one minute and hating it the next.

My dad traveled a lot for work so he would be gone across the world one month and then back home the next month. On this particular month he was gone.

I almost preferred our relationship when it was long distance because when he was home my parents fought a lot. It was clear that neither of them were very happy being around each other, and without them intending too, their resentment had an impact on my life. Dinnertime became a stressful event because they were forced to face each other and that meant an argument was sure to ensue. They would talk often about divorce so maybe that’s why I wasn’t so shocked when my mother eventually told me they were getting one. [Read more…]

Keep Your Sex Life Alive Post-Kids

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sex life kids Sex is more than just a physical act, it is a mental, emotional and for some a spiritual bond as well. Having sex releases hormones that bring us closer together and keeps the chemistry of a healthy couple happy.

When a new baby enters your world it brings much joy, along with fatigue, stress, and general chaos. On average, parents with kids spend just 20 minutes a week being intimate, according to Anne Semans and Cathy Winks, co-authors of The Mother’s Guide to Sex. But there is hope! Here are some tips on how to keep the intimacy alive in your relationship:

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How to Have Less Divorce Stress

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Your spouse just told you it is over! While anyone in this situation would experience some divorce stress, does it mean you will completely fall apart? Maybe, or maybe not.

What is the difference between those that handle this situation well and those that do not? According to a 2012 study by David A. Sbarra, Hillary L. Smith, and Matthias R. Mehl of the University of Arizona, it is self-compassion.

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